UNMC Today
Aging expert to give Third Annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology
One of the worlds most-acclaimed scientists will be at UNMC on Friday, April 30, to deliver the Third Annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology. Bruce Ames, Ph.D., professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and senior research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, will give […]
Apr 28, 2004
Michael Sorrell, M.D., honored by Nebraskans for Research
Nebraskans for Research (NFR) honored Michael Sorrell, M.D., professor and section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, at its Tribute to Research luncheon on Monday, April 26. Almost 300 community leaders attended the event. Dr. Sorrell is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in liver disease and transplantation […]
Apr 26, 2004
UNMC appoints Wrobel as chief compliance officer
Sheila Wrobel, privacy officer for The Nebraska Medical Center, has been appointed chief compliance officer for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a new position created by Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies. The appointment was effective Jan. 12.
Apr 22, 2004
Medical Technology Education honored during National Medical Laboratory Week
Tonight on the CBS television network, viewers of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – the top-rated show on television – will receive a special promotion saluting pathologists and laboratory professionals by the show’s star and co-producer, William Petersen.
Apr 22, 2004
UNMC chancellor, 6 of top leaders to visit four cities to say thank you’
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., and six of his senior leaders at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will visit four communities in Nebraska April 28 and 29. From North Platte and Scottsbluff on April 28, to Holdrege and Hastings April 29, the group will be involved in various activities, […]
Apr 21, 2004
2003 Databook on Nebraska Health now available
In 2003 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designated over 90 percent of Nebraska’s counties (88 of 93) as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (MHPSAs). Based on 2000 census data (Nebraska = 1,045,809), the population within these shortage areas exceeds 61 percent of the state’s total population. One facility, the Hastings Regional Center, has also been designated as an MHPSA.
This and other information is now available in the Nebraska Health Information Project: 2003 Databook.
Apr 20, 2004
Bioterrorism radiation course for nurses, physicians set in Norfolk for May 13-14; deadline for registration April 29
A Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course will take place May 13-14 at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk. The course, coordinated by the Rural Health Education Network, is sponsored by the Center for Bioterrorism Education. Deadline for registration is April 29. The course provides military and civilian operational personnel with up-to-date information concerning the […]
Apr 16, 2004
UNMC invites nurses to attend April 28 session in North Platte to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees in nursing
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites nurses interested in earning bachelors or masters degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions in North Platte, Wednesday, April 28. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. Informational sessions will be held at the below times […]
Apr 12, 2004
UNMC invites nurses to attend April 29 session in Grand Island to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees in nursing
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites nurses interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. Sessions will be held at the below times and locations. Thursday, April […]
Apr 6, 2004
UNMC College of Nursing invites nurses to attend informational sessions April 12 in Norfolk to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites anyone interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend an informational session Monday, April 12, in Norfolk. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. The sessions will be held at […]
Apr 6, 2004